Feeling overwhelmed and like you're always behind? What if a simple shift could take you out of the stress spiral and help you see your progress every step of the way?

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Club, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, and HSP) discusses her experience at a cacao circle and the emotional release it facilitated. She explores the common tendency among Highly Sensitive People (HSP) to discount their progress when results are not immediately visible. Stephanie introduces three mindsets: victim, worker, and creator, emphasizing the importance of shifting to a creator perspective to acknowledge progress and maintain emotional capacity. She shares practical strategies for recognizing the journey towards goals, empowering listeners to embrace their choices and agency while navigating their personal growth.

02:37 Discounting Progress

04:29 Victim, Worker, and Creator Perspectives

07:03 Negative Effects of Discounting Progress

08:40 The Power of Internal Beliefs

09:31 Redirecting Your Brain like a Cat with a Toy

11:23 Gratitude Before Goals

14:36 Finding Evidence for Progress Now

16:30 Shifting from Black and White Thinking

18:30 Experiencing the Life You Want Now - While Moving Towards an Ideal Version

22:51 Retraining Your Brain for Acknowledgment

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